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Claude Code 2.1.74

Released

Claude Code 2.1.74 was released on March 12, 2026 with 17 documented changes.

What changed in Claude Code 2.1.74?

In our words, from the release notes — never copied.

  • The `/context` command now provides optimization guidance for memory usage and tool identification.
  • Users can now specify a custom directory for automatic memory storage using the `autoMemoryDirectory` setting.
  • Several memory leaks and issues with API response buffers, particularly on Node.js, have been resolved.
  • Model IDs are now correctly recognized in agent configurations, expanding compatibility for agents.
  • Critical fixes address OAuth authentication and refresh problems affecting integrations like Slack.
  • Improvements were made to microphone permission handling on macOS and text rendering for right-to-left languages on Windows terminals.

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